The Maldives Meteorological Service (MET) has issued a white alert for a large part of the country, warning of heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms.
The alert covers the atolls from Baa Atoll to Laamu Atoll and is in effect from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm today.
According to the MET, heavy rainfall with thunderstorms is expected across the affected areas during this period.
The weather office said yesterday that the south-west monsoon has strengthened over the Maldives.
As a result, rain is expected across most of the country for the next three days, with heavy rain and thunderstorms likely in some islands.
The MET also warned that flooding is possible in some islands due to the heavy rainfall.
The latest alert comes after heavy rain caused flooding in several islands earlier this week. In Kolamaafushi, rainwater entered dozens of homes, while Faresmaathodaa recorded the highest rainfall in the country on Friday at 104 millimetres.
The MET has urged the public to stay updated on the latest weather information and to take all necessary safety precautions.
The white alert remains in effect from Baa Atoll to Laamu Atoll until 2:00 pm today, with unsettled weather expected to continue over the coming days.
